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GD16 FKF

2016 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

142,526 mi
Last recorded142,526 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD16 FKF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 142,526 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 May 2025 137,184 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2025 137,184 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 123,431 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 123,431 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 106,471 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside very close to legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 106,471 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside very close to legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 91,486 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and tread getting low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 91,486 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and tread getting low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 73,942 miles

under-tray fitted

Fail 30 Jun 2021 73,941 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

under-tray fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2020 57,332 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 57,295 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 46,944 miles

Both rear tyres are worn on the inner and outer edges

Exhaust system is slightly rusty

Stone chip in the O/S Upper windscreen

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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GD16 FKF is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2016 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 63,647 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GD16 FKF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 10 years old, this Skoda Octavia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GD16 FKF registered?

GD16 FKF is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 May 2016.

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